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requires youth to participate in a week-long job-readiness training that not only
prepares them for their summer jobs, but also provides essential tools needed to enhance their future career journey. Some of the topics we discuss in orientation include:
• Professionalism• Quality Customer Service• Communication• Conflict Management• Effective Listening• Resume Writing• Building a Personal Brand• Financial Empowerment
Youth workers also participated in a financial education activity that walks them through real-life situations to teach them about budgeting and savings:
96%
Central Library, Public Libraries
what is syep?
The Virginia Beach Summer Youth Employment Program started in 2009 under
the initiative for mayors throughout the country to “create innovative partnerships
with their local businesses, non-profit communities and foundations to ensure
that youth in their cities have meaningful summer job experiences.”
During that time, the Summer Youth Employment Program served 35 young
people from three City agencies.
In 2019, the Summer Youth Employment Program provided 108 youth with
the opportunities to work in over 28 City agencies/departments and eight
Virginia Beach private companies.
why syep?SYEP provides young people with an opportunity to not only earn a paycheck, but they are also provided with the skills and support to help them become successful. Through SYEP youth stated that they gained skills in the following areas:
• Communication: 87%
• Teamwork: 72%
• Professionalism: 66%
• Listening: 59%
• Customer Service: 50%
• Technological: 42%
• Conflict Management: 40%
• Administrative: 32%
When youth are provided with an opportunity to work and explore different jobs, they are able to gain a better understanding of who they are, their strengths and weaknesses, and what route they would like to take in the future.
of youth stated that SYEP helped them to gain a better understanding of future career and/or education options
SYEP
“[Reality Store] gave me a new perspective of financial management and an idea how I would handle my money and education to live the life I want.”
Virginia Cooperative Extension, Agriculture
Beach Ford
Information Technology
demographics
61females
gender 47males
31%16 year olds
17 year olds
18 year olds
19-21 year olds
35%
19%
15%
age
Education High School: 83% College/vocational/Post-Secondary: 15%Not Enrolled in School: 2%
Bayside 13%Cape Henry collegiate 1% Cox 1% First Colonial 12% GReen run Collegiate 1% Kellam 3% Kempsville 10% Landstown 10%
Norfolk Collegiate 1% Ocean Lakes 11% Princess Anne 6% Renaissance academy 4% Salem 15% Tallwood 9% Homeschool 3%
schools attended
As we celebrate our 10th year of the Virginia Beach Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), it has become evident that SYEP is more than just a summer job. Through this program, we employed 108 Virginia Beach residents ages 16
- 21 with over 25,000 hours of work at local businesses and city agencies.
Without the support and collaboration of the public and private sector, this feat would not have been possible. Your investment enabled us to offer youth formative opportunities that not only provided income, but also taught key work skills like responsibility, work ethic, customer service, communication and time management. Moreover, SYEP partners with financial institutions to increase financial literacy and money management skills. This provides a unique advantage over other employment options for young people. As a city, we will continue to invest in our youth because they represent the future of our communities. Our young people are resilient, innovative and hardworking. They possess the passion and skillset to transform our city. With the support of our community partners, city agencies and sponsors, SYEP will continue working to make Virginia Beach competitive and financially sustainable for the next generation of professionals.
Tom LeahyActing City Manager, City of Virginia Beach
Sincerely,
by the numbers
P A R T I C I P AT E D I N T H E 2 0 1 9 S U M M E R Y O U T H E M P L O Y M E N T P R O G R A M
108 youth
52%first
job
of youth saidthis was their
different city departments and local different city departments and local businesses provided unique work businesses provided unique work experiences for the SYEP youthexperiences for the SYEP youth28
25,251total hours total hours
workedworkedCityCity
AgenciesAgencies21,161 hrs
PrivatePrivateCompaniesCompanies2,090 hrs
beach ford //// 360 hours == $9//hr == $3,240coastal hospitality //// 700 hours at $9//hr == $6,300
hrsd //// 200 hours at $13.56//hr == $2,712IMS Gear //// 417 hours at $10//hr == $4,170safelite //// 360 hours at $12//hr == $4,320sheraton //// 268 hours at $9//hr == $2,412
Tidewater Finance Company //// 1,530 hours at $10//hr == $15,300vsa resorts //// 255 hours at $10//hr == $2,550
$213,947Workers earned
in net incomethis summer
Business Systems, Business Systems, Parks & RecreationParks & Recreation
Animal Care & Adoption Center, PoliceAnimal Care & Adoption Center, Police
finding the path
of youth stated that SYEP has helped of youth stated that SYEP has helped them gain a better understanding them gain a better understanding of career choices and/or education of career choices and/or education options for the future.options for the future.
Types of Jobs• Media Arts & Design• Recreation Staff• Childcare Assistants• IT Support Specialists• Retail Salespersons• Office & Administrative Assistants• Food Preparation Staff• Teacher Assistants• Landscape Management• Building & Grounds Maintenance
96%
of youth learned a new skillof youth learned a new skill8080%%
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moremorethanthan
“I think VBSYEP offers a unique opportunity for young people to connect with their community, harness their passion, and strengthen their skills. It was certainly a pivotal point of my education and professional career and I hope youth continue to take advantage of these amazing resources offered by the city!” » Jeanette L., Parks & » Jeanette L., Parks & Recreation Recreation
“VBSYEP has helped me find a permanent job.” » Alana J., Public Works» Alana J., Public Works
“I found the program to be a step towards independence, and I believe I grew in maturity.” » Chloe D., Parks & Recreation» Chloe D., Parks & Recreation
making gains
More than
of youth of youth learned 3-4 learned 3-4 new skil ls new skil ls 80%
EXPERIENCE 79%
MONEY 8%
SUPPORT EDUCATION 8%
NETWORKING 5%
What skil ls did youth learn through What skil ls did youth learn through participating in SYEP?participating in SYEP?COMMUNICATION 80%
TEAMWORK 72%
PROFESSIONALISM 66%
LISTENING 59%
CUSTOMER SERVICE 51%
TECHNOLOGY 42%
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT 40%
ADMINISTRATION 32%
What are youth looking to gain What are youth looking to gain through SYEP?through SYEP?
IMS GearIMS Gear
of youth are monitoring their spending through online banking or keeping an account ledger
financial empowerment
94%
100% of youth used direct deposit
of participants stated that they are of participants stated that they are
sticking to the savings goal that they sticking to the savings goal that they
established at the start of SYEPestablished at the start of SYEP90%
Youth saved over $42,141 .50Youth saved over $42,141 .5012 YOUTH OPENED ACCOUNTS 12 YOUTH OPENED ACCOUNTS
FOR THE FIRST TIME DUE TO SYEPFOR THE FIRST TIME DUE TO SYEP
““SYEP has taught me a lot about saving money and having budgets…the program also set me up for a job for my future.” » Caden L, Parks & » Caden L, Parks &
RecreationRecreation
“I knew that saving could help you, but I never knew how much until I went to the [SYEP] Orientation. Thank you SYEP!" »» Tyler N., Housing & Tyler N., Housing &
Neighborhood PreservationNeighborhood Preservation
“SYEP has helped me learned more about budgeting and not to spend irresponsibly.” » Isaiah W., Tidewater Finance Company» Isaiah W., Tidewater Finance Company
“SYEP has helped me learn how to save more. It was a great opportunity to learn to set goals and keep up with them.” » Brielle D, » Brielle D, Parks & RecreationParks & Recreation
Kempsvil le Recreation Center, Kempsvil le Recreation Center, Parks & RecreationParks & Recreation
supervisors say90% of SYEP Supervisors stated that if they
had a job available that they would hire their SYEP Youth Worker
99% of SYEP Supervisors stated that their Youth Worker adjusted to their role within the first week of their job placement
98% of SYEP Supervisors stated the Youth Worker assigned to their worksite was a good fit for the position
““We loved having the girls working at EMS this summer. Once they graduate from college, I would definitely like for them to look us up.” »» Shalonda Niskey, Shalonda Niskey, Emergency Medical ServicesEmergency Medical Services
“I love the program and how it helps youth to familiarize themselves with the ups and downs of everyday life. It encourages independence and forces them to think on their own and figure out what direction they would like to go in life.” » Anita C.,» Anita C., Parks & RecreationParks & Recreation
“I believe our organization gets as much value from this program as does the youth involved. It is an invaluable teaching tool for them, and provides us with the additional help we need during our busiest time of the year.” » L. Elaine V., Virginia Aquarium» L. Elaine V., Virginia Aquarium
“The youth assigned to our area were very well equipped to handle our requests. There were 4 Supervisors in our area that worked with 11 youth workers, and we all learned a few things as well as taught a few things. We were able to get a good idea of the youth workers potential and would love to see them all back again. We were very impressed with their advanced skillsets and desires to learn more. Every time we gave them one task that we thought would take them some time they were finished ahead of time. We gave them a variety of tasks. Some of the fun items and some of the not-so-fun items. They welcomed and handled them all very well.” »» Robin S., Robin S., Information TechnologyInformation Technology
Sandler Center,Sandler Center,Cultural AffairsCultural Affairs
of SYEP Supervisors stated that of SYEP Supervisors stated that
youth placed in their organization youth placed in their organization
added value to their workplaceadded value to their workplace96%
SYEP SupportersCities for Financial Empowerment Fund
Summer Jobs ConnectU.S. Army
Virginia Beach Schools Federal Credit Union
SYEP Community PartnersBeach Ford
Coastal Hospitality – Holiday Inn North BeachIMS Gear
Safelite AutoGlassTidewater Finance Company
Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront HotelVirginia Beach Communications Office
Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors BureauVirginia Beach Cultural Affairs
Virginia Beach Economic DevelopmentVirginia Beach Finance
Virginia Beach Fire DepartmentHampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD)
Virginia Beach Housing & Neighborhood PreservationVirginia Beach Human ResourcesVirginia Beach Human Services
Virginia Beach Information TechnologyVirginia Beach Public Library
Virginia Beach Museums & Historic ResourcesVirginia Beach Parks & RecreationVirginia Beach Police Department
Virginia Beach Public UtilitiesVirginia Beach Public Works
Virginia Beach City Public SchoolsVirginia Beach STiR Office
Virginia Cooperative ExtensionVSA Resorts
SYEP PartnersABNB Federal Credit Union
America Saves for Young WorkersBankOn Hampton Roads
Dollar BankLifeCents
Mass MutualSunTrust